Can you give me some information about 'the Quakers' ?
The Religious Society of Friends (commonly known as Quakers or Friends) began in England in the 17th century by people who were dissatisfied with the existing denominations and sects of Christianity. Traditionally George Fox has been credited as the founder or the most important early figure. The Society of Friends is counted among the historic peace churches. Since its beginnings in England, Quakerism has spread to other countries, chiefly Bolivia, Guatemala, Kenya, Peru and the United States. The number of Quakers is relatively small (approximately 350,000 worldwide[1]), although there are places, such as Pennsylvania (particularly Philadelphia); Newberg, Oregon; Greenleaf, Idaho; Birmingham, England; and Greensboro, North Carolina in which Quaker influence is concentrated. Unlike other groups that emerged within Christianity, the Religious Society of Friends has tended toward little hierarchical structure, and no creeds. The various branches have widely divergent beliefs and practices, but the central concept to many Friends may be the "Inner Light" or "that of God within" each of us. Many Quakers feel their faith does not fit within traditional Christian categories of Catholic, Orthodox or Protestant, but is an expression of another way of experiencing God. Although Quakers throughout most of their history and in most parts of the world today consider Quakerism to be a Christian movement, some Friends (principally in the select Meetings in the United States and the United Kingdom) now consider themselves universalist, agnostic, atheist, or pagan, or do not accept any religious label. This phenomenon has become increasingly evident during the latter half of the 20th century and the opening years of the 21st century, and is still controversial among Friends.
Progressives movement questions?
Why did the progressives turn to government to implement their reforms? How did Progressives define the role of government in the pursuit of their legislative and social goals? -THANKYOU!
Religious beliefs in japan?
Religious beliefs in japan? what were the religious beliefs in japan during the 11 centuries between CA 500 and 1500 in terms of the power that they gave to particular groups in at least four different momments in the long period, focusing on the different sets of power arrangements the people in each moment deviesed. what kinds of continuity, changen, and perhaps conflict do you see among your the four examples. Please help this is a question i have to answer and I have no clue what to do or how to answer it.
What is the role of religion in Indian politics?
Ideally in a secular country, religion should play no part in politics. Secularism as an ideology itself means separation of religion from policy matters. However in Indian context, religion has come to play a dominant role in election campaigning, voting behaviour, policy making etc.In India, religion has a particularly strong grip over people' psyche. Religious considerations dominates their everyday life. Political leaders have capitalized on this. Despite Section 123(3) of RPA clearly prohibiting any reference to candidate's or voter's religion, such references are frequently used. Some of the political parties cater to only specific religious groups. Widespread inequality in socio economic conditions which coincides with religious identities have also been exploitedDue to low voter literacy, voting behaviour is dominated by emotions rather than rationality. Religion being a strong emotive factor plays an important part in determining voting behaviour.Indian conception of secularism is different from Western conception of secularism. Rather than a complete segregation of religion and state, our Constitution mandates a principled distance between state and religion. We therefore see State providing Haj Subsidy or supporting religious institutions.Many social evils are linked with religion such as polygamy, triple talaq etc. Article 25 of Constitution enables state to reform religion of its evils. This we see reforms like Hindu women being given antyeshti rights, entry of women to inner Sanctum of temples, declaring triple talaq illegal etc.Feeling of antagonism and insecurity among certain minorities has led to separatist movements like Khalistan movememt, insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir etc. Here again state polity has to take actions specific to religion like modernization of Madrassas.Religion has come to dominate many aspects of State polity. In a deeply religious and conservative Society, this is inevitable also. But the constitutional mandate of a principled distance and non discrimination on basis of religion shall be upheld at all cost. Engagement with religion shall be a measure of last resort and should be done in the best interests of society and nation.
What does claverism mean in the Catholic Church?
In the 1900's when Black Catholics could not join fraternal organizations, the Josephite Fathers and Brothers organized the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver in Alabama. Since those time this order of men and women have become the largest Black Catholic organization in the history of the United States. The Ladies Auxiliary was authorized and their constitution was adopted at Opelousas, Louisiana, in August of 1922. The Ladies Auxiliary was recognized as a Division of the National Council at Galveston, Texas, August 1926. The Junior Daughters was established in 1930 and the Junior Knights established in 1935.